Glipazide 0 #1 February 4, 2004 Just curious to how this book is? Clint S.http://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 February 4, 2004 If you mean The Da Vinci Code, it is amazing, and you MUST run out, buy it, and start it when your schedule is clear. If you really do mean The Da Vinci Legacy, I can't help you - never heard of it. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glipazide 0 #3 February 4, 2004 Well the book is called The Da Vinci Legacy and yes its about the Da Vinci Codex's. As I understand there was one written before. So this could be the one your talking about? This one is by Lewis Purdue, the author of Daughter of God.http://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #4 February 4, 2004 QuoteIf you mean The Da Vinci Code, it is amazing, and you MUST run out, buy it, and start it when your schedule is clear. I'd call it mediocre at best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #5 February 4, 2004 No, I'm talking about The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. Hmm, I'll have to check out Legacy. It's a fascinating topic. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #6 February 4, 2004 The Da Vinci Code is awesome. You should read Angels and demons too thats his first book Very good read.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #7 February 4, 2004 QuoteQuoteIf you mean The Da Vinci Code, it is amazing, and you MUST run out, buy it, and start it when your schedule is clear. I'd call it mediocre at best.Okay, go ahead. It's still an interesting subject. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #8 February 4, 2004 I started the Daughter of God, put it down for about a month....is it worth finishing?JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 February 4, 2004 Code was a good read but a mediocre experience. It kind of reminds me of the old Richard Crenna detective movies. A bunch of stuff happens, then the expert figures out something no one would know about anyway to keep it moving - so you aren't really able to solve it as you go unless you've studied the topic (except that last clue about the 'globe or sphere or whatever it was', that was pretty blatant. As it is, you aren't really part of the story, just a spectator. I liked it a lot anyway. And the subject matter is fascinating. I hear they are making it a movie ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #10 February 4, 2004 i found it to be rather derivative of Umberto Eco, i'd recommend reading Foucults Pendulum and In the Name of the Rose instead....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #11 February 4, 2004 Hm. Interesting. I'd recommend The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seus. (sorry, couldn't resist ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,138 #12 February 4, 2004 QuoteHm. Interesting. I'd recommend The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seus. (sorry, couldn't resist ) How about "De Bello Gallico" by J. Caesar, in the original Latin?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #13 February 4, 2004 QuoteOkay, go ahead. It's still an interesting subject. It is interesting. Unfortunately, I'm the type of person who goes and looks up the sources that Brown's characters cite, and I was disappointed to find that many of them had been widely discredited (and was amazed at how many reviews say things like "exhaustively researched" or "The historical events and people explored in the book are real" with a straight face). The very short chapters drove me nuts, there was basically no character developement, and the ending was unsatisfying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #14 February 4, 2004 Sure go ahead and take all the fun out reading by putting it in a foriegn language....if I want to do that I'll just watch Punjab TV.JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #15 February 4, 2004 QuoteQuoteOkay, go ahead. It's still an interesting subject. It is interesting. Unfortunately, I'm the type of person who goes and looks up the sources that Brown's characters cite, and I was disappointed to find that many of them had been widely discredited... The very short chapters drove me nuts, there was basically no character developement, and the ending was unsatisfying. Aww crap. Whydja have to go and tell me that. I was happy believing all that shit was valid. I'm very into suspension of disbelief - as long as the bubble doesn't pop, I'm into it (for fiction that is...) Yeah, there wasn't a lot of char. dev., but that went with the short chapters in making it a very easy, fast read. No, it's not the end-all-be-all, but now I'd like to find out more about the subject... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #16 February 4, 2004 QuoteHm. Interesting. I'd recommend The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seus. (sorry, couldn't resist ) classic, noone should consider themselves well read without a copy on their shelves! ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #17 February 4, 2004 Hey Clint, I have "The DaVinci Code" if you want to borrow it. Just don't slob all over the pages or defecate in the same room as the book. When it comes to my books, I'm a bit anal. I loved the book. It was a great read and kept me riveted up to the end where they find out that...oh, wait. Let me not spoil it for you. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glipazide 0 #18 February 4, 2004 Ok man, If you will be out Saturday or Sunday, bring it with ya. Hopefully my ears will be fine by then because I want to make the rest of my AFF jumps this weekend. Thanks for the offer! I wont slob all over it, but I will keep on "left-clicking'' http://sexygirlabs.com/url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,138 #19 February 4, 2004 QuoteSure go ahead and take all the fun out reading by putting it in a foriegn language....if I want to do that I'll just watch Punjab TV. It's like the opening scene in "Gladiator" - how much more fun do you want?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetjava77 0 #20 February 4, 2004 It is one of the best books I have ever read. The author is like a genius. I got so into it I was actually on the Internet looking at Di Vinci paintings so I could see what Brown was talking about. I would first suggest reading by Dan Brown first. It is almost as great and it is about the same character a year earlier. I just bought one of Brown's earlier books, , has anyone read that one yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetjava77 0 #21 February 4, 2004 Sorry that one was messed up. Read "Angels and Demons" first. I just bought "Digital Fortress". Has anyone read it yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,138 #22 February 4, 2004 QuoteQuoteOkay, go ahead. It's still an interesting subject. It is interesting. Unfortunately, I'm the type of person who goes and looks up the sources that Brown's characters cite, and I was disappointed to find that many of them had been widely discredited (and was amazed at how many reviews say things like "exhaustively researched" or "The historical events and people explored in the book are real" with a straight face). The very short chapters drove me nuts, there was basically no character developement, and the ending was unsatisfying. True - "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was much more realistic. As for "widely discredited", that really depends on whom you believe. Personally, I find much religious orthodoxy to be stretching credibility beyond the limit. Finally, when I look at "The Last Supper", "John" sure looks like a woman to me. How do you discredit that?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #23 February 4, 2004 My daughter called me up last night about that. She is reading that book now. Yes, Hershey* has culture AND Chocolate(Alyx lives in Chocolate Town USA and I live in a Suchard's Swiss Chocolate town, near by) Doesn't it feel great to talk to others about somthing outside of the Super Bowl?_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
